2009-2012 Honda MUV700 Big Red Service Manual, Page 373Get this manual
FRONT WHEElSUSPENSION To prevent the tool from dropping, tie the strap on neighboring solid part such as the frame pipeshock absorber, etcbefore operation NOTEDo not tie the strap on the brake hose, brake pipe, rubber boot, and other parts that can be damaged easily
Once the tool is in place, turn the adjusting bolt as necessary to make the jaws pa ra llelThen hand-tighten the pressure bolt and recheck the jaws to make sure they are st ill parallelTighten the pressure bolt with wrench until the ball joint stud pops looseRemove the ball joint nuts and the knuckle
PRESSURE BOLT
ADJUSTING BOLT
INSPECTION
Remove the dust seals from the knuckleTurn the inner race of the bearing in the knuckle with your fingerThe bearings should turn smoothly and qu ietlyAlso check that the bearing outer race fits tightly knuckleInspect the knuckle for damage or cracksInspect the ball joint boot for tears or other damage by moving the ball joint stud It should move freely and smoothly